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If you're an aspiring Broadway performer, the steps you take during high school play a significant role in your success on the stages of New York shows in the future. Sure, you sometimes hear stories of people who book amazing lead roles in shows after a single audition, but thats not a realistic view of how it all happens - for most actors, at least. Ask any working Broadway performer  New York is not a city that hands you success simply because youve just moved there. Hard work, discipline, …
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An Actor's Life: Your Career Path to New York Shows

If you're an aspiring Broadway performer, the steps you take during high school play a significant role in your success on the stages of New York shows in the future. Sure, you sometimes hear stories of people who book amazing lead roles in shows after a single audition, but thats not a realistic view of how it all happens - for most actors, at least. Ask any working Broadway performer  New York is not a city that hands you success simply because youve just moved there. Hard work, discipline,

The Powerful Secret to Great Emotional Acting

The best actors know that part of the process involves truly understanding your character's motivation and inner thoughts. Find out how to get started in this guest post by teacher Timothy S...
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One of the most effective ways to learn acting is knowing never to accept just the facts when it comes to relationships. The ability to tap into the emotions of your character is the foundation of great acting. That foundation is, in turn, constructed upon the bedrock of understanding your ch

8 Music Video Dance Tutorials That Will Give You Superstar Moves

Have you ever spent hours in front of the TV or your computer trying to learn the dance moves from your favorite music videos? If so, these dance tutorials are right up your alley! Get ready to learn a lot from the great dancers on YouTube and have fun showing off your new moves.
Justin Timberlake - "Suit and Tie"
This quick and fun dance tutorial will give you JT's smooth dancing style. Pro-tip: you'll probably need a hat to go with your suit and tie to truly pull off these moves!

Careers in Acting: On Stage and Behind the Scenes

Directors, flymen, producers, actors, and even box office staff  there are so many options available to those who have a passion for the performing arts industry. All careers in acting for stage are linked by one thing: a shared love and appreciation for creating live theater.
Because of the associated pressures, and long and surprisingly unsociable hours related to the industry, many people who maintain careers in acting do so because they love what they do. Sequins dont sew themselves on du

8 Movies Every Actor Should Study

Do you love acting and want to improve your skills? Acting lessons are a great place to start -- but you can also learn a lot simply from curling up on the couch for movie night! Take a look at these eight movies you can study to learn about important acting techniques from your favorite on-screen actors and actresses.
Instinct
Instinct is a natural tendency to, in character, behave in a certain way. All actors have a bit of instinct  some more than others. For example, Peter Sellers' succe